U18 World League

Camp Fun
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Olov Hedbom got the match started through his kick off. In the 8th match minute, PUKOHAS FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seymour Ulrich to maneuver through the defense. Pontus Valström showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kurt Kilgore, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Christer Aleberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 18th minute. Lincoln Wise tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 19th minute, Olov Hedbom made a precise shot to the right of Lincoln Wise. PUKOHAS FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 23rd minute, Kurt Kilgore hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 28 minutes, Christer Aleberg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Blåvitt and the PUKOHAS FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Blåvitt getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Christer Aleberg hit a great ball. 29 minutes into the game, PUKOHAS FC's Kurt Kilgore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pontus Valström made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Hannes Waller's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Lincoln Wise firmly grabbed it by the left post. 37 minutes into the game, Vincent Hinton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PUKOHAS FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Blåvitt the free kick. The supporters of Blåvitt booed when PUKOHAS FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vincent Hinton didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 39th minute Olov Hedbom shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lincoln Wise saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, PUKOHAS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Christer Aleberg came free, but Lincoln Wise reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lincoln Wise was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Olov Hedbom showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 47 minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Marlin Whitt kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Rolf Collin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lincoln Wise having to interfere. Lincoln Wise stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hannes Waller's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. 62 minutes into the game, Casper Ek was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Blåvitt's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave PUKOHAS FC the free kick. In the 62nd match minute, Blåvitt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Casper Ek to maneuver through the defense. Kurt Kilgore struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Pontus Valström didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PUKOHAS FC. PUKOHAS FC's Kurt Kilgore got a good chance for a goal in the 70th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some careless play in the PUKOHAS FC defense, Hannes Waller kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lincoln Wise. The PUKOHAS FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lincoln Wise should have stopped the shot. Rolf Collin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. PUKOHAS FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.